Celebrating 376 Years of History & Culture

“Montreal, this wonderful town….Pearl of Canada, Pearl of the world.”

Known as the City of Festivals because of its rich history, culture and heritage, Montreal is built on an island located in the Province of Quebec in Canada. The city headquarters the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in addition to the United Nations Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It is one of three cities in North America that houses offices of the United Nations. Montreal previously hosted the World Fair in 1967 and the Summer Olympics in 1976. In 2018, Montreal is celebrating its 376th anniversary and Canada is marking its 151st anniversary since Confederation. At the Montreal United Nations Conference 2018, find out why Montreal is the cultural capital of Canada and a UNESCO City of Design!